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Colum SheehanCS

Colum Sheehan

FR-EN Copywriter (Native English Speaker)

€450/day
Bayeux, FR
3-7 years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Colum

Hello, my name is Colum 👨‍💼

🇮🇪 I am an expert in international communication, an English copywriter, and a freelance translator (FR > EN) based in Bayeux.

My skills:
  • Design of communication tools (Adobe InDesign)
  • Translation and adaptation of commercial texts (FR > EN)
  • Content writing (websites, social media, sales brochures, etc.)
  • Creation and implementation of press relations campaigns
I have worked in a wide variety of sectors such as agri-food, wine, industry, aeronautics, as well as the pharmaceutical and medical sectors.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • French

    Native or bilingual

  • Spanish

    Fluent

  • Portuguese

    Conversational

Can work on-site
Bayeux (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Business France UK
    Press and Communications Adviser
    September 2022 - September 2025 (3 years)
    London, UK
    Within the communications department of Business France UK & Ireland, I assisted French companies and regional stakeholders in developing and implementing their communication and press relations strategies in the British and Irish markets. My role was to adapt their messages, increase their visibility, and strengthen their international impact.

    Areas of expertise and achievements:
    • Writing & Translation (FR > EN) : creation and adaptation of press releases, articles, brochures, and digital content for English-speaking audiences.
    • Communication Strategy : design of export campaigns to promote French know-how and innovation abroad.
    • Press Relations : writing press kits, managing journalist contacts, and coordinating media coverage during launches, trade shows, or events.
    • Marketing Materials : design and layout of brochures, presentations, and newsletters using Adobe InDesign and Canva.
    • Digital Content & Social Media : writing posts and articles adapted to clients' communication strategies to enhance their visibility and engagement.
    • Multi-sector Collaboration : supporting companies from various sectors – agri-food, wines and spirits, aeronautics, technologies, manufacturing industry, etc.
    • Project Management : coordinating multiple campaigns simultaneously, meeting deadlines, and ensuring message consistency across all platforms.
    This experience has allowed me to develop solid expertise in international communication and impactful content creation, helping French companies gain impact, visibility, and effectiveness in English-speaking markets.
    Copywriting Writing Press Relations Web Project Management Communication
  • PromPeru UK & Ireland
    Business Development Specialist
    September 2021 - September 2022 (1 year)
    London, United Kingdom
    • Coordination of B2B meetings and trade missions.
    • Writing of communication materials in English, Spanish, and French.
    • Promotion of trade exchanges between Peru and Ireland/United Kingdom.
    Copywriting Copywriting
  • The Embassy of Peru in Ireland
    Economic Promotion Assistant
    August 2021 - August 2022 (1 year)
    Co. Dublin, Ireland
    • Creation and publication of social media content for economic and tourism promotion between Peru and Ireland
    • Economic research and reporting for the Commercial Attaché
    • Processing of international tenders and dissemination to Irish companies
    Social Media Research and Development Content Writing Communication Promotion

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Education

  • Master in International Business
    Université Rennes 2
    2021
    Master en Commerce International couvrant des matières telles que la traduction (français–anglais et anglais–français), le marketing, la logistique, le commerce international, l’espagnol et le portugais.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Applied Foreign Languages
    University of Limerick, Ireland
    2018
    Licence en Langues Étrangères Appliquées à l’Université de Limerick, en Irlande, couvrant des matières telles que la traduction et l’interprétation (français-anglais et espagnol-anglais), l’économie, le marketing et la linguistique.

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